Last Wednesday, a week ago, I left my abuser. I moved into an empty apartment with whatever I threw quickly into my car, my cat, and the items I had put into storage.

It's a week later, and I am doing well. Mentally I am 1000 times better. Physically I am completely exhausted. I slept on the floor for 5 nights, and my sleep schedule and eating schedule were off.

Last Saturday I found a deal and bought a bed. I found a really nice delivery/moving person who chargse me one fee to deliver/move anything, even though I am upstairs. I bought a beautiful chair and 2 tables from Goodwill. I do not hesitate to tell everyone what I have been through, and they are more than willing to help.

"He" has tried to get back with me in his twisted way of talking to me. I have eliminated all contact with him, and just have to leave my material things behind. (or what's left of them)

Overall, I am exhausted, but much much better. I'll feel even better when I get my cable/internet/phone connections because it is very isolating when you don't have these, but I should have that taken care of by this weekend.

For anyone who wonders if it is worth it to leave, it absolutely is worth it. I have a long way yo go, but I never once regretted leaving.